Code of Conduct for Councillors

Fingal Councillors are obliged to adhere to the Code of Conduct of Councillors 2019. The legislative basis for this Code is based on Part 15  the Local Government Act 2001 (as amended by the Local Government Act 2014); Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 and the Safety Health and Welfare Acts 2005.

The objects of this code is to:

• Set out principles and standards of conduct, respect, dignity, equality and integrity for Councillors, in performing their functions and in their relationship with each other, Council employees and with the public.
• Inform the public of the conduct it is entitled to expect from its elected representatives.
• Uphold public confidence in local government.

Making a Complaint about a Fingal Councillor under the Code of Conduct

If you wish to make a complaint about a Fingal Councillor under the Code of Conduct please address your correspondence to Liz Hartigan; Ethics Registrar, Corporate Affairs Department, Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 X8Y2 or email [email protected] .